Nine of Swords Studios

I'd do something special for Halloween, but I'm tired and busy... https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-october-31st-2026/

The gang muses about why the world is the way it is... https://nineofswords.studio/tales-from-mythos-living-in-interesting-ti/

It's a hot one! No, seriously, it's too hot. It's October, why is it so hot? Also, you can hear the Book 2 theme here. https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-october-2026/

Jessica Lee interviews Hattie, the first of the Book Two love interests, who gets candid. Perhaps too candid. https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-character-interview-hattie-sheppard/

The future is a foreign land... https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-september-1st-2026/

Jessica Lee is back, introducing the world to the main character of Mythos, Book Two! https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-character-interview-vic-mercury/

Nine is back to the grind now that Morgana is also back to a different, lighter grind. https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-august-1st-2026/

Who knew losing use of an arm would be so tough? Probably everybody... https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-july-1st-2026/

I need help from anybody who can swing it. Also, hey, game progress! Renders are happening! https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-june-1st-2026/

Make sure to put a real synopsis here and remember to remove this temporary one, Nine. You'll look totally stupid if you don't. https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-may-the-fourth-2026/

In which I discuss the Book Two demo, as well as the Lorebook (or possible lack thereof). https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-march-31st-2026/

Book Two writing proceeds! Cats are being pet! Cars are functioning! https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-february-28th-2026/

Whaaaaat? Is Nine starting up the weekly update schedule, again? https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-january-26th-2026/

The hype train for Book Two begins! Here is your first glimpse into the world of Mythos after Book One, with some tidbits about just where things are headed. (Note: Spoilers for Book One are in here!) https://nineofswords.studio/the-hennessy-report-november-12th/

Hello there, Patreon Mythies! It's your old pal Nine here with some end-of-the-year cheer to spread. It was a long road with a whole bunch of bumps, but 2025 was the year that I actually completed my first story and put it out there for the world to see. Sure, it may not have exploded in popularity

Surprise! I bet you thought you'd seen the last of me. https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-december-14th-2025/

You asked, we answered! Now come see what we said. You'll get some clarification on things in Book One, and maybe some tidbits of Book Two... https://nineofswords.studio/ask-mythos-anything-the-answers/

Ask the Cast? Ask the Dev? Why not both?! Questions are now open for a new combined feature where you can ask any of us anything for a limited time. Check the post for how to participate! https://nineofswords.studio/its-an-ama-ask-mythos-anything/

A look back at Book One, a look forward to Book Two, and what's been going on with Nine. Also: "Ask the Cast" and "Ask the Dev"?! https://nineofswords.studio/mythos-update-book-two-begins/

The moment has come - the murder mystery modern fantasy comedy visual novel has come to Steam, and boy, are my arms tired. Wait, I don't think that's how the joke goes. Ah well, let's keep going. Step into a mystical version of Baltimore, where the mysterious death of an ex-girlfriend uncovers a wor

Nine is taking a break?! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-june-15th-2025/

Check out the Mythos, Book One demo on Steam and add it to your Wishlist. The full game releases June 17th, 2025! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3213410/Mythos_Book_One/

The final main cast reveal for Book Two: Violet freakin' Stark!!! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-june-1st-2025/

Introducing... Jodi Nelson?! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-may-25th-2025/

Introducing (kind of) Melanie Rubicante! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-may-18th-2025/

Introducing Hattie Sheppard! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-may-11th-2025/

Ask the Cast/Dev? Book One Steam Release date? Book Two main cast reveals?! A NEW TEACUP?! Yes. This update is thicc. https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-may-4th-2025/

Guess who STILL doesn't have Steam approval?! This is basically all personal life updates. https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-april-27th-2025/

A Friday update?! Here I talk about the Steam approval process, Wrestlemania, and more! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-april-18th-2025/

Still waiting for Steam's final approval, so no real game news. But my personal life has been... very rough, so you can hear about that here, if you want. https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-april-13th-2025/

Still tryin' to hop on that Steam Train! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-april-6th-2025/

Seriously. Don't even bother looking. Definitely nothing of note going on. https://nineofswords.studio/no-april-fools-day-joke-this-year/

This week's update was delayed by sakura... but here it is! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-march-31st-2025/

Book One has been released! Mostly! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-march-23rd-2025/

Release is imminent! Kinda! (Title of your sex tape) https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-march-16th-2025/

The horrors persist, but so do I! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-march-9th-2025/

For those of you who haven't tried Mythos, yet - here's a way to get a little taste. Please don't forget to wishlist Mythos on Steam!

Oh hai, March! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-march-2nd-2025/

My tummy hurts but I'm being very brave about it. https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-february-23rd-2025/

My energy is returning! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-february-16th-2025/

I'd been neglecting the Steam page for too long while trying to get this final build done, so I decided (in an attempt to get more attention on Steam) to post a little introduction to the wider world. Y'all should take a look, and then show everyone you know. Then make some friends and show them. Th

This is why I don't do release dates... https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-february-2nd-2025/

MAGFest is done, and the final build of the game is underway. https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-january-27th-2025/

Mythos Book One is in the final testing phase; am I a real dev?! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-january-19th-2025/

ALL! SCENES! RENDERED! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-january-12th-2025/

Four more sequences in the finale complete! https://nineofswords.studio/weekly-update-january-5th-2025/

Just some thoughts as we roll into 2025, mostly not about Mythos. https://nineofswords.studio/new-years-reflections/